Basin Arts is an arts incubator focused on supporting Louisiana artists towards a sustainable creative practice with the goal of increasing access to professional contemporary arts experiences and creating authentic relationships between artists and the greater community.

Basin Arts, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, was founded in 2016 by Creative Director, Clare Cook. Basin Arts supports visual and performing artists in their creative process through performance and exhibition opportunities, residency programs, dance and art classes, professional development, and mentorship. Basin Arts believes that a direct investment into artists will also be an impactful investment in the overall innovation, opportunity, and cultural identity of our broader community.

Basin Arts is in its 8th year in Lafayette. Since 2016, we have supported a multitude of artists and brought a wide array of arts programming to the community. We have come to be a respected and necessary arts organization working in close partnership with our larger cultural and educational institutions; the Acadiana Center for the Arts, the Hilliard Museum, PASA, the University of Lafayette, and Lafayette Parish School System among others, to facilitate greater opportunities for all ages through the arts. Last year alone, we produced projects and programs that paid over $75,000 directly back to local working artists in our community.

Our artistic endeavors are centered around creativity, collaboration and community – the arts are a powerful vehicle to make a lasting community impact. Through art, we are focused on amplifying social issues, inspiring children, beautifying public spaces, challenging the status quo, and reminding people of their own humanity. We aim to always be an intentional, inclusive and authentic community space for all to tap into their inner creativity

We need program partners like YOU to help us sustain and continue to advance our work.

Today and everyday, we pledge to stretch your dollar and return the investment right back here to artists in our uniquely creative region of South Louisiana!

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